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[Staged Couple with Gift Shop]

Description: Photograph of a staged couple posing next to the Stage Coach Inn gift shop. The couple can be seen standing to the right, with the man in a suit and the woman in a pale dress. The building to their left is a rustic cabin design, made with large wooden beams. A screen door can be seen on the left, and several signs hang from the building advertising the shop and its operating hours. Several vehicles can be seen parked in the background to the right.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[A-Frame Chapel]

Description: Photograph of a steep roofed chapel located at the Austin State Supported Living Center. A brick wall attached to the chapel can be seen in the right foreground. A gap in the wall can be seen, allowing a sidewalk path to pass through towards the chapel. A very large wall of glass windows can be seen on the building. A small tree can be seen in the right foreground, and another building can be seen in the left background
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Dining Couple at Stage Coach Inn]

Description: Photograph of a staged couple posing at the Stage Coach Inn at a dining table set with plates and dinnerware. The couple can be seen looking up towards a waiter standing next to the table. An atrium with skylights and a very large tree can be seen in the background. The ceiling has a noticeably rustic design where prominent wooden beams can be seen.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Gun Cabinet]

Description: Photograph of a wood crafted gun cabinet on display. Several guns can be seen placed on display inside the cabinet. Etched silhouettes of two deer can be seen on the glass, and drawers can be seen built into the space below. A mounted fish can be seen hanging on the brick wall to the right.
Date: April 28, 1965
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Model with Engine]

Description: Photograph of a woman posing next to an engine on a table for Powered Products of Texas. She can be seen winking and making the "OK" sign with her hand. She is wearing a high waisted bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on the fabric and a pair of dark high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Stage Coach Inn Couple by Window]

Description: Photograph of a model couple posing by a large window with a view of a pool outside at the Stage Coach Inn. A tall, stone fire place can be seen to the left along with a large, potted plant. A group of dainty dining tables and chairs can be seen to the right, and a striped couch and matching chair can be seen in the foreground to the left. Oval pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[All Faiths Chapel Entrance]

Description: Photograph of the interior of the All Faiths Chapel where a large, stained glass, window feature can be seen. The photo is taken from behind one of the wooden church pews near the chapel's entrance. A wall that consists of wooden, geometric shapes can be seen below the large window. The entrance that can be seen at the center of the wall is a unique half hexagonal shape. Two geometric pendant lights can be seen hanging from the ceiling above.
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Couple Posing in Stagecoach]

Description: Photograph of a couple riding in a stagecoach and posing for the camera in a graveled area. The coach is drawn by two horses who are at a standstill for the photo. The driver is dressed in western clothes, with dark pants, a plaid shirt, and a cowboy hat. The couple are each looking out a window of the coach and looking at each other. Trees can be seen throughout the background.
Date: April 14, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[All Faiths Chapel Interior]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a steep, A-framed building called the All Faiths Chapel. The photo is taken from the front of the church, looking back towards the entrance. Several long, wooden pews can be seen on either side of the chapel aisle, and a massive stained glass, window feature can be seen on the back wall. The roof design includes skylight windows where the to side of the roof are meant to join, which can partially be seen at the top of the photo. The entrance that can be seen in the… more
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Models with Motorized Cart]

Description: Photograph of two women posing to advertise a motorized cart for Powered Products of Texas. The cart can be seen with no roof or doors, and only three wheels and a single front seat. A large package can be seen in the carts carrier bed in the back. The woman seated in the cart can be seen wearing a bikini with blocky X's and O's printed on it. The woman standing to the left of the cart has on a dark, one-piece swimsuit. Both are wearing high heels.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Model in Golf Cart]

Description: Photograph of a woman wearing a cowgirl hat, dark one-piece swimsuit, and dark high heels while posing in the seat of a motorized golf cart. The car can be seen with three wheels, no doors, and a small roof with tassel trim. A set of golf clubs can be seen in the back of the cart.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[Recreation Department]

Description: Photograph of the City of Austin Recreation Department building on an open lawn. Two sidewalks can be seen leading to the building from the left and right, and a row of garden plants can be seen around the building's perimeter. The building has a glass front entrance and a wall protruding out to the right with the department's name on it. What look to be power line poles with stadium lights can be seen in the background behind the building, and a tree can be partially seen in the left foregroun… more
Date: April 6, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

[All Faiths Chapel Altar]

Description: Photograph of the interior of a steep, A-framed building called the All Faiths Chapel. Rows of wooden pews can be seen with hymn books place in slots attached to the backs and several geometric pendant lights can be seen hanging from above. In the background, the chapel altar can be seen, with two candelabras and a cross resting on it. A piano can also be seen in the background tot he right, and much of the back wall is taken up by a very large, stained glass, window feature.
Date: April 12, 1962
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.

Pan American Citizenship Class

Description: Photograph of ten elderly women and three men sit around a table at the Pan American Recreation Center for a United States citizenship class. A double sink and cupboards are in the background.
Date: April 19, 1961
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
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